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Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Head of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia Pandito Khambo Lama Damba Ayusheyev and to participants and guests of the celebrations.
The message reads, in part:
“I cordially greet you and all participants in the events celebrating three landmark events in the life of Russian Buddhists – the 260th anniversary of the establishment of the institute of the Pandito Khambo Lama of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia and the unveiling of a monument to the recognition of Buddhism in Russia and Tsogchen-dugan, the largest Buddhist temple in Buryatia.
The establishment of the institute of the Pandito Khambo Lama largely determined the development and growth of Buddhism as a traditional religion in our country. Since then, this post has been held by the most deserving, respected and wisest leaders of the Buddhist community. All of them shared a desire to serve people, patriotism and concern for the preservation of the rich historical and cultural heritage of their ancestors and their indigenous customs and traditions.
I am confident that the new temple and the monument to the recognition of Buddhism in Russia will become a recognised centre of religious and spiritual life for Buddhists in Russia and other countries, as well as a major landmark and a jewel of Buryatia.”
September 7, 2024